[ Hei unlocked the door to his sparse apartment, Saya standing at his back. This was different then when Tear was here last, all those weeks and months before. That was to earn Tear’s trust; this was because he already had Saya’s. ]

[ Stepping into the apartment, he turned and waited for Saya to enter the room. Like it or not, this was all Hei was. Sparse and empty, the room would have to stand. ]

((ooc: mature content/NC-17 inside, probably, eventually.))

[Unaware of the chaos and rebellion unfolding deep beneath the ground, Cain is squeezing in some quality quiet time to meditate, reflect, and consider recent and past events. He's not really one to brood, though, so even the negative events are considered in stride. ...Or in as much stride as he can muster for them individually.]

[Of course, it's still bloody cold out, so he's dressed to stay warm and dry. Extra useful, given his proximity to the meditation waterfall.]

[Inevitably, that peace will be shattered by some passerby, but he's happy for the time nonetheless.]